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Watch a functional automotive part go from concept to finished 3D print in real time. 🏎️ Building a fast car? Get $400 OFF the all-inclusive VIP online course package deal: https://hpcdmy.co/cadyourself 💻 Learn to design custom parts for your dream car. 3D Modelling & CAD course. Now 50% OFF: https://hpcdmy.co/50cad Connor demonstrates the complete workflow from 3D modeling in Fusion 360 to printing on the Bambu Lab X1E, creating a simple but effective cable tie bracket for wire routing. This webinar "365 | How To 3D Model & Print A Usable Part In Real Time" has been available to High Performance Academy (HPA) Gold members for months, members get early access to every lesson. You'll see live Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling techniques including sketch-based design, extrusion features, filleting for stress reduction, and the combine tool for multi-body operations. Connor explains design decisions for 3D printing optimization, including print orientation, support requirements, and material considerations. The session covers Fusion 360's configuration tables feature for creating multiple part variations from a single design file – in this case adapting the bracket for different rivet sizes without duplicating work. This workflow efficiency technique saves time and reduces file management complexity. Connor addresses design for manufacturing principles, explaining how 3D printed parts require different design approaches compared to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machined components. The discussion includes material selection for engine bay applications, from basic Polylactic Acid (PLA) to high-temperature nylons and carbon fiber reinforced materials. Live questions cover heat resistance requirements, chemical compatibility, vibration resistance, and when to choose Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) over other manufacturing methods. Connor provides practical material recommendations ranging from accessible Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA) to professional-grade polyamides. The demonstration includes real-time slicing in Bambu Studio, print settings explanation, and the actual printing process with live camera monitoring. You'll see support removal and the finished functional part installation with rivets and cable ties. This practical approach shows how 3D printing enables rapid problem-solving for project cars, creating custom solutions that would be expensive or time-consuming through traditional manufacturing methods. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Real Time 3D Modeling Introduction 0:18 - Functional Part Overview 0:52 - Cable Tie Bracket Applications 2:24 - SR86 Installation Examples 3:17 - Fusion 360 Modeling Start 3:46 - Boss Design for Rivet Hole 4:55 - Three Concentric Circles Setup 5:22 - Cable Tie Profile Creation 6:21 - Construction Lines and Constraints 7:11 - Profile Circle Creation 8:41 - Angle Dimension Setup 9:25 - Profile Completion 10:09 - Symmetric Extrude Feature 10:56 - Rivet Head Clearance Cut 11:43 - Combine Bodies Operation 11:59 - Fillet Features for Stress Relief 13:54 - Multiple Selection Sets 15:06 - Export to 3D Print 16:15 - Bambu Studio Slicing 17:18 - Print Orientation Optimization 18:17 - Infill and Support Settings 19:19 - Slice and Print Preparation 20:29 - Configuration Tables Introduction 22:16 - M4 and M5 Rivet Versions 23:09 - Parameter Selection Process 25:06 - Dimension Modifications 27:19 - Configuration Switching 28:35 - Live Print Monitoring 30:00 - Q&A: Design for Manufacturing 31:31 - ProtoLabs Design Rules 32:38 - Print Completion and Part Removal 33:29 - Q&A: Engine Bay Materials 35:24 - ASA and Nylon Recommendations 37:42 - CAD File Sharing Forum 38:35 - Rapid Prototyping Benefits 39:32 - BUILD.TUNE.DRIVE Website and Courses: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa Podcast: https://hpcdmy.co/podcast Merch (HPA tees & hoodies): https://hpcdmy.co/merchy #highperformanceacademy #buildtunedrive #3dprinting #fusion360 #cadmodeling #bambulab #rapidprototyping #automotiveparts #functionalprinting #designformanufacturing #configurationtables #cabletiebrackert #projectcar #customfabrication #fdm3dprinting #engineeringdesign